About LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center 

About LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center

In 1990, the Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center was established by former LSU Health New Orleans Chancellor Dr. Mervin Trail as a place for passionate healthcare professionals to join together to improve cancer treatment and combat this devastating disease. 

Stanley S. Scott was the first African American reporter for United Press International and was named Special Assistant for Domestic Affairs under Presidents Nixon and Ford. Serving as chief liaison for a number of organizations, he became a key part of bringing together groups of African American leaders to meet with White House leaders. After being diagnosed with lung cancer, Mr. Scott gave his name to the Cancer Center.

Today, LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center has reimagined, reinvented, strengthened, and modernized how Louisianians tackle a cancer diagnosis and more importantly, how they can prevent it. Now home to approximately 100 cancer researchers and physicians, our research programs directly benefit the Louisiana community by providing access to resources to prevent cancer and detect it at earlier, more treatable stages. Our research also helps take strides toward a cancer-free future.  

Through funding, critical partnerships with LSU and LCMC Health, and a robust membership program that brings together the brightest minds in cancer research, it is our mission to bring first-class, affordable cancer care to everyone in the state of Louisiana.